episode_0033

Recently, a certain rumor began to spread, mainly within the Korean company employee community.

Title: Is it true that the person who went to the U.S., MYS, is coming back to Korea?

They say he’s decided to come back to Korea?

The S-rank awakener, Ma Yeon-seo, who had gone over to the U.S., is said to be returning to Korea.

Naturally, people did not believe this and treated the author of the post as a ‘troll’, dismissing it as nonsense.

– Why is he coming back here?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

– This guy must have lost money in Mercury stocksㅋㅋ What floor is he on?

– He left saying Korea was terrible, but now he’s backㅋㅋ

It was not strange that people did not believe in Ma Yeon-seo’s return.

Compared to other advanced countries, Korea lags behind in tower-related businesses.

Far from reaching the first floor, they are stuck at the ninth floor while others have already surpassed it.

Despite having many high-level awakeners relative to its population, most are content to live without risking climbing the tower.

It’s natural that related businesses are struggling.

In fact, even if it’s called a tower backward country, it’s not an unusual position.

Ma Yeon-seo, who was hailed as a hero in the U.S. and even received a presidential medal, coming to Korea?

It was a story that was too unrealistic to believe, even if one wanted to believe it.

…Until evidence emerges that this might not be a simple rumor.

Title: Is it true that MYS is coming to Korea?

My friend works in the U.S., and suddenly declared a break a while ago, causing a stir.

The news started with Ma Yeon-seo, who was working fine, suddenly declaring a break.

Title: There was a rumor that MYS recently summoned a new summon in the U.S.

But there’s a rumor that it’s an Asian man.

There were even rumors that Ma Yeon-seo hates men so much that she’s a lesbian, and that she was seen with a man on her house terrace.

Honestly, I don’t believe it, but if MYS summoned a Korean…

I think there’s a good chance of her returning to Korea.

First thing I’ll do when the market opens is buy Mercury stocks.

Ma Yeon-seo, who lived building walls against scandals, is now under suspicion of summoning an Asian man.

By this time, even those who were not interested began to show some interest and started to join in.

[ Ma Yeon-seo is on a long vacation now lol ]

[ Suddenly, there’s a lot of noise about Ma Yeon-seo defecting in the US ]

[ Ma Yeon-seo’s name is starting to disappear from websites ]

[ Hey, why did a gap suddenly appear in the president’s schedule? ]

[ It’s a real estate guy… someone just came from Mercury ]

The news about Ma Yeon-seo, which spread like wildfire, covered the entire community.

Various speculations flourished, heating up the atmosphere more and more…

Then, suddenly, a certification post from a former classmate appeared, reaching the peak of the atmosphere.

——-

Title: Found out why Ma Yeon-seo is coming to Korea… (Classmate Certification)

First, graduation photo certification

I’m a childhood friend of Ma Yeon-seo. She was famous for being a real pain. Maybe people who know her will know.

But the only thing she really liked was her boyfriend.

She really loved her boyfriend, always talking about getting married and giving expensive gifts.

Then later they broke up.

Sudden break + rumors of her coming to Korea + suspicion that the summoner is Asian + a close male figure who came all the way to her house.

Am I the only one seeing this?

——-

The whole country began to boil over with excitement at the news of Ma Yeon-seo’s fate-like love affair.

——-

Title: What if Ma Yeon-seo comes to Korea because of her real boyfriend?

Can her boyfriend be considered a national hero?

– Do you think Ma Yeon-seo’s defection is a joke? She’s a national hero, damn lol

– How much is her value… the head of the awakened association should bow to her

– The president even rolls out the red carpet

└ Even so, it’s too much to compare to the president lol

└ She defected during his administration, of course he should go out as a representative, you idiot lololol

-The president watches over the ceremony

——-

Naturally, the stock price of Ma Yeon-seo’s boyfriend, whose rumor was rampant, was updated in real time.

Riding on this fervor, the Korean Awakened Association stepped forward to officially announce their position.

[S-rank awakened individual Ma Yeon-seo’s domestic defection was greatly influenced by her Korean boyfriend.]

Ma Yeon-seo’s boyfriend has achieved something truly remarkable.

Perhaps someone might miss this news, as if waiting for it, the news also reported related coverage.

[ If the awakened S-rank transcender Mayeonseo were to transfer to the domestic side, there would be considerable economic benefits…]

At this time, derivative videos aiming to increase views began to emerge.

[ The reason behind the transfer of the strongest S-rank transcender Mayeonseo ]

It was so natural for the entire country to make a fuss and take action.

[ Mayeonseo’s arrival scheduled through dimensional teleportation device ]

Thus, attracting attention on a national scale, Mayeonseo returned to Korea amidst tremendous interest.

As if showing off, linking arms with a certain man.

[ Mayeonseo! Is that person next to you him? ]

[ Yes, he is. ]

In this way, Kang Yoo-chan became a proud “national husband” in front of all citizens.

In fact, there was a girlfriend who had promised marriage to him.

Stories about how he had been missing for a while and was declared missing.

It wasn’t particularly important, nor did anyone pay attention.

The only thing that mattered was that the protagonist had achieved a destined love.

*

Departing from the airport in the morning, we could barely arrive at the hotel by late afternoon.

We suffered unexpectedly due to traffic congestion and crowds around the hotel.

“I can’t live as a real celebrity.”

Fortunately, we were able to comfortably enter our room without being noticed around the hotel after taking a private elevator from the parking lot to check-in…

After sighing and relaxing, I started to have some strange thoughts.

The thought that Mayeonseo might have done something wrong again.

I didn’t notice it earlier because there were no signs, but suddenly, it seemed a bit odd.

Whether in the US or in Korea, how did Mayeonseo know to come and prepare like that?

We used a dimensional teleportation device to move between countries in an instant.

However, as if it had been planned from the beginning, people were already gathered on both sides.

“It was the same earlier.”

Some people even showed a response as if they knew me on the way.

“What did they say?”

I couldn’t keep my mind straight and almost forgot, but I was sure that I pretended to know.

From the beginning to the end, everything was strange.

“…Mayeonseo.”

“Yeah?”

Sitting on the sofa in the living room, she looked up from her phone with a puzzled expression.

I took a deep breath and brought up the topic seriously.

“Now that we’ve arrived in Korea, explain to me what’s going on right now.”

“What?”

“You didn’t come to Korea without any thoughts, did you?”

“…Did I?”

“Yeah. So, tell me what your plan is.”

“Do you want to hear it?”

“Yeah.”

“Then…. give me a kiss first.”

“Don’t joke around.”

Sighing, I tapped the bed and called out to her.

She got up as if she had no choice and came over to sit on my lap.

In the past, she probably wouldn’t have even bothered to listen.

Although her sitting position was a bit odd, the results of education were definitely showing.

“Tell me.”

She laughed as if finding my serious demeanor cute, rested her hand on my neck, and began to talk while shaking her body.

“I’ve been thinking about it for a while.”

“Yeah.”

Actually, it’s ridiculous for a human to become a summoner.

“…Is that so?”

I met her gaze, and she looked genuinely worried.

It seemed like she had really been worried about me.

“I wanted to just hide you at home… but since you hated the idea so much.”

“You should have said that from the beginning.”

“But back then, you didn’t like me.”

“…….”

I had nothing to say.

“Anyway, I can’t keep you locked up forever… so I came here, buying time during the break to find a way.”

“So, you came to relatively safe Korea instead of the US? For me?”

“Yeah.”

“So… are you planning to stay in Korea altogether?”

Instead of answering, she silently nodded her head.

‘Ah.’

Finally, the puzzle roughly fit together.

And…

‘This wasn’t part of the plan.’

Suddenly, I had a lot to think about.

Coming to Korea was part of the ultimate goal.

Exactly, “Coming to Korea without Mayans.”

But she willingly crossed over to Korea and everything got twisted.

It was a goal that could never have been achieved in the first place.

“The problem is being summoned.”

Realizing that I had gotten involved in a tremendous event with just one summon, and having nowhere to complain, I sighed deeply for no reason.

Who would have expected such a thing to happen all of a sudden?

One only knows it’s spring when the flowers wither. That’s exactly how I felt at the moment.

I can no longer return to my previous ordinary life.

There was no face to show Hanrye-won.

“…Darn it.”

Having realized that, I decided to put off all other problems and contact Hanrye-won first.

Originally, I planned to go straight home and meet Hanrye-won.

The house was out of the question; journalists were swarming around the hotel, so I couldn’t move recklessly.

“Yeon-seo.”

“Yeah?”

“Let me use your phone.”

“What for?”

“I came to Korea, so let me make one call.”

Naturally trying to get the phone, I secretly thought she might refuse the request.

I surprised her by coming to Korea for me, but contacting Hanrye-won was a separate matter.

“…Fine. Since I’ve come this far anyway.”

Surprisingly, she readily unlocked the phone.

“I guess my hard work in training her has paid off!”

I received the phone, recalling the hardships of the past days.

“Thanks.”

“…I’m going to take a shower, so feel free to use it in the meantime.”

Mayans poured another drink and even made way for me to comfortably make the call.

Was this how the parents who appeared on ‘You’ve Changed’ felt?

Deeply moved by the clearly revealed assistant’s affection, I kissed her lips and headed to the corner of the reception room.

Shhh. As soon as I confirmed the sound of water from the bathroom, I immediately called Hanrye-won.

“What should I say first?”

Ring ring. Ring ring.

“I should probably apologize first.”

The call continued to connect.

I had imagined contacting Hanrye-won several times, but now that I was actually facing it, my heart raced.

“What if it’s an unknown number and she doesn’t pick up…?”

How long has it been since I waited for Hanyeo-won with such an anxious heart?

Thud.

Finally, the call was cut off and a familiar voice came through the speaker.

[ …Hello? ]

Somehow, it seemed like there was no vitality in the connection.

How difficult it must have been while I was gone.

“…Hanyeo-won.”

With a voice trembling with guilt, I cautiously spoke.

“It’s me, Yoo-chan. …I’m very, late, aren’t I…?”

At that moment, my heart started pounding just like when we first started dating.

[ …Ah…. ]

A faint sigh came through the speaker.

[ …I’m sorry…. ]

“…Huh?”

With a faint voice and a brief apology, the call abruptly ended.

‘…Huh?’

After a long month, my contact with her ended like that.